Gaming

Each year, we’re proud to host a full weekend of tabletop, card, RPG, and other gaming systems. Later this year we will start looking for GMs (Game Masters) to host games during Norwescon 41 — check back here for more info on running games, or for the final gaming schedule in the spring of 2018!

Gaming Code of Conduct

We follow Wheaton’s Law: “Don’t be a dick.”

All Norwescon policies and procedures apply, including the harassment policy, weapons policy, accessibility policy, and photography guidelines. Copies of these are available on the Norwescon website, in the pocket program, and in Guidebook. Please take particular note of the beginning of our harassment policy: “Norwescon strives to provide a safe and welcoming space for persons of all descriptions. Everyone should be able to have a great time, in their own way, at the convention—but not at the expense of others. As a community, we insist on behavior that respects the autonomy of each individual member.”

The three accessible games tables in Maxi’s Ballroom may be used for walk-up games, however, if you use these tables you may be asked to move to make space for members with accessibility needs. DMs may also be asked to move their game to an accessible table. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please clean up after yourself and practice good hygiene. Our gaming staff is made of volunteers. Please treat them with respect and follow their instructions. Those who do not follow these guidelines may be asked to leave and not return.

Welcome to Norwescon Scheduled Gaming!

Schedule

Pre-scheduling of games for Norwescon is now closed! If you are interested in running games for Norwescon you can sign up to run a game in person during the convention, starting on Thursday afternoon. Thank you for your interest!

No one may be on the Maxi’s floor from 8 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday or Saturday. To do so is a violation of our hotel contract and state liquor law and may result in your expulsion from the convention at the Vice-Chair’s discretion. Your belongings may be left in Maxi’s throughout the convention at your own risk.

The only way to contact Gaming during the convention is through the gaming front desk in Maxi’s—the gaming email alias and web contact forms will not be checked during the convention. Please let the desk staff know if you need anything. Gaming has three ADA accessible tables, so just ask if you need assistance!

If you would like a staff position with gaming we are still recruiting staffers. Email gaming@norwescon.org and we can get you set up.

LAN Gaming

Zombies, ancient monsters, and weird science are happening on our brand new Gaming LAN in the Volunteer Lounge in Olympic 2! Gaming and Volunteers have teamed up to bring you some amazing computer games for you to play with your friends! Come check out some of the best multiplayer science fiction and fantasy games, and while you’re there, stop by our volunteer desk to learn how you can earn an extended block of game time by volunteering! Available games include Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Star Wars: Movie Battles II, Titan Quest, Sacred 2, Dune 2000, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun, Red Alert, and Alien Swarm.

Artemis

Be the crew, report to the bridge! Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator where players assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapons Control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. Artemis simulates spaceship bridges by networking several computers together. One screen acts as the “main screen” of a bridge, while others serve as stations for the normal jobs a bridge crew might do. Artemis is a social game where several players work together on each bridge, and one player plays the captain, who doesn’t have a station but tells everyone else what to do. Multiple bridges can participate together in cooperative multi-ship missions.

Gaming is still looking for a few good people to help staff the gaming room! Even if you have already registered for con we can convert your registration to staff, and refund the cost difference. Get access to exclusive staff perks, and more importantly help make this wacky convention go! It’s a minimal commitment of 8 to 12 hours during the con, and you get to be part of the happy oddball family that is gaming! Email gaming@norwescon.org to sign up as a gaming staffer.

GM Registration Deadlines

We are continuing to schedule games on a first come first served basis, we have a few slots still available for all days of the con, please email gaming@norwescon.org to get set up to run a game.

The full gaming schedule will be up in the spring of 2017. While we’re working on assembling that, we’d like to announce that we will be running a Magic: The Gathering Booster Draft and Drink & Draft, sponsored by Forever Knights! More information on this event will be posted as we get closer to the convention.

Booster Draft

Drink & Draft

Thursday

4 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Friday

12 p.m. & 4 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Saturday

12 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Sunday

10 a.m.

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Norwescon is the Pacific Northwest’s Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention and one of the largest regional Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and Fantasy and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, gaming, and much, much more.

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